CANADIAN HERO: Merner Ritz, 83, developed aerial photographs and put them together to serve as maps during the Second World War to help the army plan its advancements.

RITZ, MERNER

LEST WE FORGET THE SACRIFICES MADE,

by Krissie Rutherford, OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF.

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